SPÖ Wins Linz Mayoral Election, ÖVP Dominates Lower Austria
The result in Linz means the city has been governed by the SPÖ without interruption since 1945.
SPÖ Loses Majority in Burgenland as FPÖ Rises to Second Place
With the SPÖ’s loss of its majority in Burgenland, no federal state in Austria is now governed by a single party.
Vienna City Elections Set for 27 April
The vote, initially scheduled for autumn, was brought forward as the far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ) edges closer to taking control of Austria’s national government.
Over 100 Firefighters Battle Major Warehouse Fire
The 8,000 square metre building contained various businesses, including a children’s trampoline park scheduled to open on Friday.
ÖVP and SPÖ Rule Out Coalition with Far-Right Freedom Party
While Chancellor Karl Nehammer acknowledged that there are “reasonable voices” within the FPÖ, SPÖ leader Andreas Babler ruled out any collaboration with the far-right party.
Austria’s Non-Citizens Can Vote Symbolically
“Pass Egal” (Passport Irrelevant) allows approximately 1.5 million non-Austrian citizens of voting age to cast a ballot symbolically for the September 29 elections.
Chancellor Promises Tax Cuts if Re-Elected
Karl Nehammer has unveiled plans to lower the basic tax rate from 20% to 15% and abolish the 48% tax bracket for higher earners.
Linz Mayor Resigns Over Job Interview Affair
Klaus Luger stepped down after admitting he helped his preferred candidate secure a high-profile cultural role in the city.
One in Five People in Austria Unable to Vote
Recent estimates indicate that 1.49 million residents will be excluded from voting due to a lack of Austrian citizenship.
FPÖ Leads Austrian Polls, ÖVP and SPÖ Neck-and-Neck for Second Place
An election study shows the FPÖ maintaining a steady lead with 27.1% support, with the ÖVP and SPÖ trailing well behind.
